Surveying the acronyms, slogans and victim names that serve as titles for measures introduced in Congress and other legislative bodies, some of which may graduate to the U.S. Code and other statute books.

Address the shortfall in the Highway Trust Fund and provide $87 billion to address the nation’s backlog of deficient bridges and aging transit systems;

Create millions of new jobs to ensure America’s future competitiveness;

Increase safety across all modes of surface transportation, including increasing the civil penalties the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can levy against automakers who fail to act quickly on vehicle recalls;

Provide certainty to state and local governments that must engage in long-term planning;

Reduce project approval and permitting timelines while delivering better outcomes for communities and the environment;

Bolster efficient and reliable freight networks to support trade and economic growth; and